Tag: urban
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देसी देसी
अपनों के लिए हुए हम परदेसी,दिल तो मगर है देसी देसी ! भारत से निकले हम तो, किस्मत अपनी आजमाने कोपेशा या पढ़ाई, नापे मंज़िल की ऊँचाईछोड़ चले बचपन की गलियाँ, परदेस का आसमान छू लियापैसा कमाना है, घर बनाना है,बचपन का वो सपना सच कर दिखाना है लंडन हो या अमरीका, कड़ी मेहनत, यही […]
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Desi room
When our bid on the house was accepted, we instantly knew that the formal dining room had to go. I had always wanted a room with very Indian look as an ode to my Indian heritage. Complete with the devara (prayer spot), diwan (Indian-style low daybed), and moda (Indian-style low seating). While we were waiting […]
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Coffee table
A coffee table is the centerpiece of the living room, of every social conversation conducted in the home. It is what gives the home a finished look. I have always had a coffee table, no matter where I live – be it India, Sweden, Japan. In fact, it has always been one of the first […]
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An Author is Born
Four cousins, who have grown up in the city, are on a journey to a rural village against their wishes. They are accompanying their parents who have been asked to help change the village into a smart village. These city-bred children have to survive this change that begins with a long train journey in a non -air-conditioned coach .Will these brand-totting kids adjust to the local wares of a village…
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Rapunzel of the 21st century
Hello there. I am Rapunzel… you don’t believe me? I really am – Rapunzel of the 21st century. Though I don’t have a wicked witch keeping me locked in a tower, I do have the society and expectations of the various ‘well-intentioned’ aunties and uncles who keep me locked in the tower of society’s dynamic […]
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Proposing a fashionista
“Oh!! I absolutely dislike summertime!” she storms in. “Well! That’s what you say for every season when it is in season!” he retorts. Oops! You have pulled the plug on your safety buddy! She whirls around and shoves a finger into his chest… “How dare you! Huh? How dare you say that? I love springtime, […]